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amuse

verb

Make (somebody) laugh

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
A
Ends with
E
Contains
MU
Scrabble score
7
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

əˈmjuːz

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. Make (somebody) laugh

    “The clown amused the children”

verb

  1. Occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion

    “The play amused the ladies”

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Example Sentences

The clown amused the children
The play amused the ladies

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